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Bang & Olufsen Beolab Penta

AlexandrePht Posted messages 3 Status Member -  
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Hello everyone, I have multiple questions following the acquisition of a pair of Bang & Olufsen Beolab Penta.

Not being a Hi-Fi and audio enthusiast, I have no idea what connectivity to buy and how to connect them.

I'll summarize in several questions:

1. What cables should I buy for equipment like this, what amplifier? Please give me some ideas on affordable price ranges.

2. How is the connection made, do you have any videos or references that I could research beforehand?

3. How do I clean the stainless steel without damaging it, what cloths or papers should I use?

I will provide you with photos of the equipment for a better understanding of my questions x)

https://www.noelshack.com/2017-43-4-1509045086-22850240-10214975650564052-950512766-o.jpg
https://www.noelshack.com/2017-43-4-1509045088-22851259-10214975650604053-337608206-o.jpg
https://www.noelshack.com/2017-43-4-1509045089-22851412-10214975650684055-248798713-o.jpg
https://www.noelshack.com/2017-43-4-1509045091-22883566-10214975650924061-1607272337-o.jpg

Thank you in advance for your responses!

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    Andy31200 Posted messages 26918 Registration date   Status Moderator Last intervention   12 201
     
    Hello and welcome,
    This is apparently high-end stuff...
    Since these speakers are powered, no amplifier is needed, but a Hi-Fi preamp will be necessary, to be connected with RCA cables:
    https://www.media-rdc.com/medias/83d12f589d873406b4ce628b66f833a3/p_204x204/414xk1iwlwl.jpg
    From the preamp outputs to the "LINE IN" inputs of the speakers.
    It would be interesting for you to get the manual:
    https://www.youscribe.com/catalogue/documents/vie-pratique/modes-d-emploi/notice-haut-parleurs-bang-olufsen-beolab-penta-274517

    I call a spade a spade *
         *in French in the text
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    2. AlexandrePht Posted messages 3 Status Member
       
      Thank you for the quick response. Thank you, do you have a preamp to recommend that offers good value for money?
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  2. Andy31200 Posted messages 26918 Registration date   Status Moderator Last intervention   12 201
     
    Thank you for him Édouard but what a complex system!!!
    If I understand correctly, they can also be used in passive speakers via the 'Speaker link' jack

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    I call a spade a spade *
    *in French in the text
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    2. AlexandrePht Posted messages 3 Status Member
       
      Passives?
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  3. Andy31200 Posted messages 26918 Registration date   Status Moderator Last intervention   12 201
     
    Active speakers = built-in amplification
    Passive speakers = to be connected to an amplifier, consist only of speakers + filters

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    I call a spade a spade *
    *in French in the text
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